Museum of the African Diaspora, MoAD Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) is dedicated to sharing the art and stories of our common African heritage with audiences from around the world. Our Mission The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) showcases the history, art, and cultural richness that resulted from the migration of Africans throughout the world. By realizing our mission, MoAD connects all people through our shared African heritage. Our focus Our focus spans the African Diaspora across history, from the diaspora at the origin of human existence through the contemporary African Diaspora that has affected communities and cultures around the world. Our themes We explore four broad themes in our exhibitions and programming: Origin, Movement, Adaptation, and Transformation.